I walked on the ice this evening. It looks nice, probably lost a little with the rain, but there was plenty to start with. It should refreeze nicely overnight. The conditions have probably been good most of the week, since the snow was clearing off fast with all the winds on Sunday and Monday.

The ice was good today. Winds were light. At least the sailing was easy if not fast. The fire department cut a hole on the north side for ice rescue school. It is well marked with orange cones and the remains of an ice sculpture made from the cut pieces. The south and west portions of the lake continue to be pebbly though improved.

Hi Oliver, I am twenty miles away from the lake. I won't be there today - the winds are too strong for me. Lows in the twenties tonight should restore the surface I hope for Sunday morning. Winds may be light on Sunday. If I bring out my big sail I can do quite well in light winds even as the boats and boards are becalmed.

The ice today (Saturday) is still strong, seems close to a foot thick to me by casual inspection through a pressure crack on the SE side. But it's full of puddles with up to an inch of water, so probably not really suitable for anything with blades. Something like a snowfer would do fine, but it would really wet. Should refreeze overnight.

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